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Dishonored co-creator says it was 'a shock' when Microsoft closed Arkane Austin after Redfall's release: 'We were working on something really cool'

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Redfall
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Redfall
Genres · fps
Release · May 2, 2023
Developer · Arkane Austin, Roundhouse Studios
PCXbox Series X|S
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Dishonored
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Dishonored
Active · 2012–2017
Latest · Dishonored 2
Top genres · adventure, fps, rpg
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Active · 2023
Latest · Redfall
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91 articles 42 writers 1 games
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Active · 1982–2025
Latest · Marvel Cosmic Invasion
Top genres · fps, simulation, strategy
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